Unique coins in the world

In the world, there are countries that have strange, unique coins that make you surprised to hear: coin-shaped coins, demon triangle coins, pyramid coins .

In 2004, Somalia celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rock & Roll with a limited edition guitar-shaped coin series , in various shapes. In 2012, the country launched another set, adding more shape. During the civil war that lasted for many years, these coins were only collectible.

Cook Islands are Australian islands located in the Pacific Ocean, with a population of only a few thousand people. Because of their small population, they have always worshiped genital gods. On their banknotes, they also painted Totem genitalia and can say this is a unique money bill in the world with pictures like that.

Palau Republic (island nation west of the Pacific Ocean) attracts collectors with heart-shaped coins . In 2009, the money printed the angel pair, the 2012 version became the heart of the wings and the slogan "My heart flies for you".

The Republic of Nauru (the island of the South Pacific) wants to honor the widespread circulation of the euro in 2002 with its own money. A silver coin worth 10 USD carries the shape of a European region created by member states.

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are a windy country with interesting people. The country's currency is also very unique with an asymmetrical design and a more prominent crab .

Unable to be shy of the mysteries associated with the Bermuda name, the archipelago launched the first triangular triangular coin series in 1970. Collecting coins appreciated, printed a ship's image. in the Atlantic Ocean. The 1997 version also describes the body of Sea Venture, the 17th-century British ship that crashed into reefs in Bermuda.

Poland and Ukraine are co-hosts of the Euro 2012 football event. In the spirit of common sense, the two countries embark on the production of rare money. One set will consist of two parts, one side is denominated in 10 Polish zloty, the other side will be 10 hryvnia of Ukraine. When put together, it will form a flag. Each coin costs 2.8 USD at the time of launch, 4 cents a flag symbolizes 4 Polish cities organizing the event.

Isle of Man (autonomous region of the British Royal, located in the heart of the British islands in the Irish Sea) has cast a pyramid-shaped coin (triangle). Although still valid for circulation, the main use is for collectors. On the one hand, the figure of King Tutankhamun (the ruler of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt) was taken from his tomb. The sun is covered with sand from the door to Tutan's pyramid. On the other hand, the coin of the Queen Elizabeth of England was printed.

Perth Department of Mint (Australia) launches a series of coins bearing the national map . There were 3 silver coins produced in this shape, on it printed the image of Australian kingfisher, desert ostrich (also known as the Emu bird) and Kangaroo.

If you're the first of a country to climb Mount Everest in 1953, you'll deserve to be honored on that country's currency. And yet, if you continue to look to Antarctica in 1958, then the source of the Ganges in 1977, you will need to appear on one of the world's most beautiful currencies. And that is Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand.

In order to mark the 75th anniversary of the Baseball Museum in 2014, the US Treasury Department will launch a special coin in denominations of US $ 5, one silver dollar and 0.5 dollars. All of them were made with a convex face to match the stadium image . This department is campaigning for the design of the concave coin, because the other side will print the logo of the museum. Before the US there were a few countries making protruding coins. In 2009 France did to celebrate the International Astronomical Year, Australia also decorated with constellations (pictured above).

The currency is the "hour" - hour, called Ithaca Hour . This is the largest, oldest local money system in the United States that still exists today. This currency was born in 1991, during the Great Depression of the United States, aimed at restoring the local economy. Ithaca's "hour" is currently worth about $ 10 (about 220,000 VND) and is still used by more than 900 businesses in Ithaca. Interestingly, the value of the Ithaca Hour money is not fixed, which varies depending on the negotiation between the parties.

On April 16, 2012, Canada for special coin production. It is 25 centimeters, with one coin being the Pachyrhinosaurus (the three-horned dinosaur), the other is the image of Queen Elizabeth . This is Prehistoric Creatures coin set ( Prehistoric Animals), consisting of three dinosaurs. But the special thing of this kind of coin doesn't stop there. In the dark, dinosaur-shaped faces will be able to glow, and in particular, only their skeleton can light up in the night.

To create this interesting effect, photo-luminescent technology creates images in the dark that have been used creatively. Despite being only 25 cents, the actual value of this coin is of course much higher. Each prehistoric coin is priced at $ 29.95 (equivalent to more than 600,000 VND). These coins are only produced in quantities of 30,000 coins and each Canadian household is allowed to own up to 3 cents only.